By Craig Daly: Canelo Alvarez abruptly shut down the post-fight press convention final Saturday night time following his win over Gennadiy Golovkin when requested whether or not he’ll be preventing David Benavidez sooner or later.
With the reply Canelo (58-2-2, 39 KOs) gave to the media, he made it clear that he prefers to not battle unbeaten WBC interim tremendous middleweight champion David Benavidez (26-0, 23 KOs).
Followers are starting to see Canelo as a cherry-picker as a result of he’s arguably avoiding dangerous opponents like Benavidez, Demetrius Andrade, and Jermall Charlo.
Whereas it’s good that Canelo fought Dmitry Bivol final Might, you must keep in mind that battle was considered as a simple sure-thing win for the Mexican star going into the match.
Bivol had appeared poor in a current slender determination win over Craig Richards. Therefore, he was chosen by Canelo to battle for his WBA 175-lb title.
It’s a battle that the followers wish to see, and the 25-year-old Benavidez remains to be in his prime & not previous like 40-year-old Golovkin.
Many boxing followers felt that Canelo’s boring trilogy battle towards an previous & shot-looking Golovkin (42-2-1, 37 KOs) was just about unwatchable and never definitely worth the $85 or $65 value.
“I don’t know. Something can occur. All the time once I say this, you present the video and put no matter you need,” mentioned Canelo Alvarez when requested if we may see a battle between him and David Benavidez sooner or later.
“Once I say I don’t wish to battle Mexicans is as a result of I characterize Mexico, and that’s why. However I don’t care. I battle anyone, and I battle my complete life, anyone.
What do you suppose I don’t battle one Mexico, Benavidez? Look, I hear his dad speaking a whole lot of s***. Have a look at what he’s completed, nothing. One single champion, Anthony Dirrell. Please, don’t disrespect myself. Please, guys,” mentioned Canelo.
“No extra questions as a result of I’m a bit mad, and I’m drained,” mentioned Canelo. “They’ll do no matter they need. I’m not bothered who they battle. I don’t f**** care,” mentioned Canelo when requested if Benavidez and fighters like Bivol ought to battle amongst themselves.
It’s unclear why this straightforward query about Benavidez would make Canelo so offended.
It appeared a bit odd since you argue that if Canelo was requested about preventing the likes of Caleb Plant, Avni Yildirim, or Billy Joe Saunders, you wouldn’t get the identical offended response.
“I really feel like if he’s not going to battle anymore Mexicans, then what’s going on?” mentioned David Benavidez to Fighthype, speaking about Canelo not desirous to battle Mexicans anymore.
“I’ve the WBC interim belt. There are rankings for a purpose. Canelo goes determine it out, and the WBC goes to determine it out. I’ve earned my spot repeatedly.
“I’ve gained two title eliminators, and I’ve gained an interim title belt. It’s not my fault that these guys don’t wish to battle me. If it’s not Canelo giving me the chance, it’s irritating.
“Time is on my facet as a result of I’m 26. Charlo is in his 30s. Caleb Plant is in his 30s, and Canelo is in his 30s. The one one that’s younger is Morrell. I need a massive battle.
“I really feel the partitions are closing in for all of those fighters. He [Canelo] most likely mentioned that as a result of if Zurdo Ramirez beats Bivol, ‘I’m not preventing anymore Mexicans.’
“Why not get the largest paycheck doable? Everyone seems to be saying we’re in search of the paycheck. The one that’s getting the actual paycheck is Canelo. I don’t wish to be the kind of individual that’s complaining. ‘Oh, he needs a handout.’ I don’t need a handout. I wish to earn my option to Canelo.
“How am I going to try this if nobody needs to battle me? It’s a tough state of affairs, however like I mentioned, the partitions are closing in for all of those fighters. We’re going to need to battle ultimately,” mentioned Benavidez.
